Our Eagles are proud that they had to earn the right to be a real Eagle, a Troop 125 Eagle. Unlike many troops that have a force fed mandatory advancement culture where ranks are essentially given not earned; our Eagles must take initiative and personal ownership over their advancement by seeking out opportunities to learn, study, master, demonstrate and often teach the required skills before obtaining a signature for merit badge or rank advancement.

In 125 the coveted rank of Eagle is more than a patch on a uniform or a resume enhancement, it's a way of life. It's earned not given, which is why we may not have the most Eagles, but we definitely have the best.